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RIP Dame Mary Quant

Vivienne14

Vivienne14

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Very sad ro hear that Mary Quant has passed away. I loved her clothes, especially the B&W 60s styles. Also have great memories of hot pants and mini skirts and of course makeup and tights. She had a massive influence on my teenage years.

I posted this on the Rackhams thread and its raised a smile as I vividly remember "panda eyes" and heavy, black mascara, RIP Mary and thank you for rescuing me from boring clothes. Viv.

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She certainly liberated women from quite stuffy old-fashioned post-war utility clothing to clothes that provided both comfort and practicality where women could fell relaxed.

A change for the best in my opinion, even if us men still mourn the loss of stocking and suspenders.
 
A Sparks said:
She was indeed very influential in the 60's fashions. I was quite surprised to read she was 93!
RIP Mary.
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I was surprised too. When she was designing in the 1960s for a very young market she must have been well into her 30s. And I still think of her as a young designer. I guess that's because of the massive impact she had on us young girls.

And don't forget her impact on hairstyles. Think her famous style was created by Vidal Sassoon. I used to go to the VS salon in Rackhams, although never got my hair exactly like hers.

Viv.
 
Morturn said:
She certainly liberated women from quite stuffy old-fashioned post-war utility clothing to clothes that provided both comfort and practicality where women could fell relaxed.

A change for the best in my opinion, even if us men still mourn the loss of stocking and suspenders.
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If my memory serves some of her clothes were crimplene or similar fabric. Remember that ? It would have been a very modern fabric at the time. Easy to wash, drip dry and no creasing. And comfy albeit sweaty in summer! Viv
 
Janet Hunt said:
I used to buy Mary Quant makeup and my Mum a Seamstress used to do me copies of some of her fashion pieces as I could never afford the real deal. Used to love wearing my Mini skirt or hot pants jumpsuit with my white patent boots.

RIP Mary.
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I loved wearing hot pants and white knee high boots . Lived in London during the `Swinging Sixties`, shopped at `Bus Stop` and Biba and Mary Quant was my hero!
Happy memories
 
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